That Time I Won A Car On TV (Pt 1)

by admin@networkstrategics.com | Feb 7, 2019 | Blog, Cooking, Featured

Last week we looked back on that time I was interviewed on Huffington Post. but today I want to go revisit another special moment back in the day. (Right now at LIFT Enrichment HQ, January is our SECOND busiest month of the year (the first is September because our...

Huffington Post, School Lunches and what Congress calls a “vegetable”

by admin@networkstrategics.com | Jan 9, 2019 | Blog, Cooking, Featured

As a chef, school lunch programs are a hot-button topic as policies move our nutrition standards forward, but with some troubles. This post is a lookback on some interesting points from my conversation with Huffington Post Live. I was part of a panel in 2014 to...

Veggie Pasta Carbonara with Peas and Spinach

by admin@networkstrategics.com | Dec 19, 2018 | Blog, Cooking, Featured, Recipes

Looking for a delicious and healthy version of pasta carbonara?  Check out our vegetarian version with peas and spinach. Chef Confession: Cooking can be a little tiring, especially dinner.  After a long day at work, it would ultimately be more practical to order food,...

Easy Weeknight Meal: Shepherd’s Pie and Sauteed Zucchini

by admin@networkstrategics.com | Dec 19, 2018 | Blog, Cooking, Featured, Recipes

Chef Confession:  I don’t like to cook EVERY  single evening for dinner.  I’m tired after the work day and want something simple I can reheat that’s nutritious, filling and homemade.  Shepherd’s Pie with a side of sauteed zucchini gets the job done and it feeds for...

Weeknight Recipe: Bobby Flay’s Chicken Tacos

by admin@networkstrategics.com | Dec 10, 2018 | Blog, Cooking, Featured, Recipes

Happy Monday!  We’ve got a tasty recipe for your weeknight dinner when you want something QUICK and EASY. This taco recipe was a fun lesson this past Fall and we got to explore the foods of Bobby Flay. I personally love his shows including Bobby Flay Throwdown and...

A Healthy(ish) Treat for the Weekend

by admin@networkstrategics.com | Nov 30, 2018 | Blog, Cooking, Featured, Recipes

I’m going to tell you a secret It’s the HARDEST part about preparing curriculum to teach healthy cooking classes to kids. It’s not the appetizer… Or entrees.. Or veggie sides…. It’s not a breakfast, lunch or dinner. The most challenging recipes to write up are...